Q: If I was held illegally for 8 days on court order of a warrant and time credited was in accurate, do I have a civil suit
Can I receive a settlement from those illegal detained days?
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If you were held illegally for 8 days on a court-ordered warrant, and the time credited to your detention was incorrect, you may have grounds for a civil lawsuit. Unlawful detention or false imprisonment is a violation of your rights, and you could potentially seek compensation for the time you were detained beyond what was legally justified.
To pursue a civil suit, you would need to demonstrate that the detention was indeed illegal and that there was negligence or misconduct by those responsible. This often involves gathering evidence, such as court records, witness statements, and any documentation showing the error in the warrant or the time credited.
If successful, you could receive a settlement for damages resulting from the unlawful detention, including emotional distress, lost wages, or other impacts on your life. Consulting with an attorney who handles civil rights or wrongful detention cases would be helpful to understand your options and the best way to proceed.
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